Word
Definition
n. a tall plant that grows large yellow seeds on a cob. Most people in the US call this plant corn.
n. a tall cereal plant that produces large grains, or kernels, set in rows on a cob. Often used in technical, agricultural, or international contexts to distinguish it from other cereal crops.
Examples
“Farmers in this region grow maize to feed their cattle.”
“The local economy depends heavily on the maize harvest, which provides both food and fuel for the community.”
“Genetic evidence suggests that maize was domesticated from a wild grass in central Mexico several thousand years ago, eventually becoming a staple crop across the Americas.”
Examples
simple
“Farmers in this region grow maize to feed their cattle.”
contextual
“The local economy depends heavily on the maize harvest, which provides both food and fuel for the community.”
complex
“Genetic evidence suggests that maize was domesticated from a wild grass in central Mexico several thousand years ago, eventually becoming a staple crop across the Americas.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the crop or the grain in bulk; can be countable in botanical contexts when referring to specific varieties.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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